Asked: What’s on your Chattanooga summer bucket list?
Get ready for a summer of fun, Nooga. | Photo by PapaBear via Chattanooga Tourism Co.
The first day of summer is quickly approaching (June 21, in case you were wondering) — even if the recent heat waves and sunny days have us feeling like summertime is already here.
To officially welcome the new season, we want to craft the ultimate Chattanooga summer bucket list for our readers to enjoy — an extra bonus if you’re able to cross off each of these items.
From outdoor adventures to ways of having fun in the shade, we want to hear them all. Send us your summertime must-dos or something you’ve always wanted to do, but haven’t gotten the chance to — btw, we think this year is the year you’ll be doing them all. We’ll round up our readers’ suggestions to share in an upcoming newsletter.
For example, Editor Kristen has always wanted to check off kayaking to Maclellan Island on her Chattanooga summer bucket list + Editor Haley wants to find the best spot for cliff jumping.
So what do you say, Nooga? Take the survey below + help us make this summer the best one yet.
Juneteenth Art Museum | Tuesday, June 12-Thursday, June 15 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Avondale Library, 1305 Dodson Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Make Juneteenth art for the library + see a special display of photographs of Black-owned businesses in Chattanooga’s history on loan from City Hall.
Sunset Hike | Tuesday, June 13 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Stringers Ridge, Spears Ave., Chattanooga | $30 | Explore the trails at Stringer’s Ridge Park at sunset on a guided hike with Outshine Adventures.
Late Night Family Feud | Tuesday, June 13 | 12 a.m. | Shady’s Corner, 1402 Cemetery Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Grab your friends for a free game night “Family Feud” style for a chance to win a $50 bar tab — this is 21+ only.
Wednesday, June 14
Outdoor Storytime | Wednesday, June 14 | Times vary | South Chattanooga Library, 925 W. 39th St., Chattanooga | Free | Experience a family-friendly outdoor storytime centered on celebrating Black voices + stories.
Chattanooga Market at Erlanger | Wednesday, June 14 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Erlanger Medical Mall, 979 E. 3rd St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Get your Chattanooga Market fix with a smaller version of the popular downtown market.
Ben Friberg Trio: Wednesday Jazz | Wednesday, June 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $5 | Enjoy a night swaying to smooth jazz tunes in the lounge.
Thursday, June 15
Vision + Verse | Thursday, June 15 | 6 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Explore works by African American artists through different performances + audience discussion.
The Piano Lesson | Thursday, June 15-Sunday, June 18 | Times vary | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., Chattanooga | $20-$25 | Come out for the fourth installment of CTC’s pledge to produce August Wilson’s entire canon of plays portraying the African American experience through the 20th century.
Friday, June 16
Food Truck Friday | Friday, June 16 | 5-8 p.m. | City of Red Bank Park, 3817 Redding Rd., Red Bank | Free+ | Bring your favorite camping chair and eat from local food trucks + enjoy live music.
Summer Cocktail Festival | Friday, June 16 | 6:30 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | $44 | Sample summery cocktails + enjoy live music and local vendors.
It’s very common for travel to wreak havoc on our digestive system, due to a number of factors from eating new foods to time changes (yes, “gut-lag” is a thing). | Photo by Pendulum
We’ve all been there: a sunny beach, a gorgeous new city, a cute little cabin — andthen you feel the dreaded rumble. Your stomach doesn’t feel good, and you have to get to a bathroom, pronto.
1. Stay hydrated. Stick to (safe) tap or bottled water.
2. Pack probiotics. Pro tip: Sprint to checkout (instead of the bathroom) for 20% off Metabolic Daily with code 6AMCITY.
Real estate agency Clemons on Chestnut LLC recently purchased the former Bode Hotel (730 Chestnut St.) for $17.5 million. The 81,174-sqft building will now operate under The Defoor Brothers Hospitality Group as the Hotel Clemons. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Outdoors
The Hamilton County Commission has approved a $660,000 bid for renovations at Chester Frost Park. The project will enhance the fishing pier and two courtesy docks + is estimated to be completed this fall. (Chattanoogan.com)
Open
Vagabond Barber Co., located at 2602 E. Main St. on the corner of Main Street + Dodds Avenue, is now open. Owned by the minds behind local bars No Hard Feelings and Exile Off Main Street, the cash-only classic barbershop is now accepting appointments.
Announced
The Tenneseee Riverpark’s boat ramp at the Chickamauga Dam will be temporarily closed from now through Friday, June 23 for the removal of construction cranes. The ramp will reopen for use on Saturday, June 24.
Eat
Time to wing it, Nooga. The Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga will host a special edition of its Food Truck Friday series with a Battle of the Wings on Friday, June 16. The competition will take place at 5704 Marlin Rd. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring local food trucks + vendors.
Family
Legal Aid of East Tennessee will host a child support legal clinic session on Thursday, June 15 at the Hamilton County Juvenile Court. The session is free and open to the public from 2:30-4:30 p.m. — call 423-402-4765 to pre-register.
ICYMI
In case you missed it, Tech Goes Home Teacher Edition courses are still open to applicants for the Wednesday, June 28-Thursday, June 29 + July sessions. The two-day skills training for Hamilton County Schools’ teachers are offered in-person and virtually. Learn more and apply.
Edu
Want to avoid large sums of college debt? Save money by completing the first two years of college at ChattState — or earn a fast-track, hands-on learning certificate in the skilled trades industry for a high-demand career with great lifelong earning potential (plus little to no debt).*
Finance
Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Arts
🎨 Calling all artists
Artist call for 2023 Between the Bridges festival
Artists can submit their work to be featured in this year’s festival. | Photo by @jaredreigns
The Association for Visual Arts is now seeking Chattanooga area artists to be featured in this year’s Between the Bridges festival at Coolidge Park. New to this year, the festival will take place over two days — Oct. 14 + 15 — and artists will have the choice to participate in one or both days.
Need-to-knows
Artists living in or within a 50-mile radius of Chattanooga may apply
Applicants must be 16+
Applications must include four digital photographs that clearly show the work the artist intends on exhibiting
Collaborative teams of no more than two artists may apply
There is a $25 nonrefundable application fee — AVA members may apply for free
Up to 35 artists will be selected to display + sell their work
Submit your application online by Friday, June 30 at 11:59 p.m. Note: AVA will send email notifications of acceptance to selected artists on Wednesday, July 12.
Bridge Refugee Services is partnering with Culture Coffee Co. for World Refugee Giveback Day. Today, folks can purchase a cup of coffee + 10% of all proceeds will go towards the organization’s efforts to provide opportunities and support for refugees. Bonus: a free raffle ticket to win a prize will be included in your purchase.
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